Condemnation and prayers from Utah leaders after Iran missile attacks

SALT LAKE CITY — Reaction has been coming in from Utah’s congressional delegation after Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks on US troops.

Sen. Mitt Romney

Senator Mitt Romney condemned the attack in the strongest terms. He also asked God to watch over and protect the troops.

Romney tweeted may God protect and watch over our troops. He condemned the missile attack in the strongest terms.

May God protect and watch over our troops stationed in Iraq. My thoughts are with them and with their loved ones. I condemn Iran’s attacks, which targeted US, coalition, and Iraqi military personnel, in the strongest terms.

— Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) January 8, 2020

Romney also called in to Lee Lonsberry during Live Mic to give his reactions from the live briefing.

Rep. Chris Stewart

Representative Chris Stewart said they need more details before evaluating what the appropriate response should be. He tweeted that it is possible to have peace with the people of Iran and still protect American lives and interests in the region.

We must learn more details before we can evaluate the seriousness of the attack and what the appropriate response should be. It’s possible to have peace with the people of Iran and still protect American lives and interests in the region. That is our goal.

— Rep. Chris Stewart (@RepChrisStewart) January 8, 2020

But first, he said he is praying for the safety and well being of US service members and civilians overseas

I am praying for the safety & well being of our service members & civilians overseas, as well as their families back home. My prayers are also with our national security leaders during this difficult and delicate time.

— Rep. Chris Stewart (@RepChrisStewart) January 8, 2020

He also joined KSLNewsRadio’s Dave and Dujanovic shortly after President Trump spoke to the American people from the White House.

Later that day, Stewart also phoned in to Lee Lonsberry after the House of Representatives and the Senate was briefed on the justification behind the airstrike.

 

Rep John Curtis

Representative John Curtis also joined in praying for troops, and said he’s waiting to learn more information. Curtis said he would be receiving a classified briefing Wednesday morning.

I’m aware of the attacks being reported on bases in Iraq housing US military and coalition forces. I will be receiving a classified briefing from the Administration tomorrow regarding Iran and will continue to monitor the situation closely until then. (1/2) https://t.co/CebvI9sf74

— Rep. John Curtis (@RepJohnCurtis) January 8, 2020

My prayers and immeasurable gratitude are with those protecting our Nation abroad and at home. 🇺🇸🙏🏼#utpol #HFAC (2/2)

— Rep. John Curtis (@RepJohnCurtis) January 8, 2020

 

📹I just listened to the President’s remarks about the situation in Iran and wanted to share some quick updates with everyone. #utpol #HFAC pic.twitter.com/FiF41U765K

— Rep. John Curtis (@RepJohnCurtis) January 8, 2020

Curtis also joined KSL NewsRadio’s Dave and Dujanovic shortly after the President’s remarks to elaborate.

 

Rep Ben McAdams

Representative McAdams joined in with his prayers for those affected and said he is monitoring the situation closely.

I am monitoring the situation closely. Praying for the brave American service members, personnel, and their families at home. #utpol https://t.co/44AYlMtJhr

— Rep. Ben McAdams (@RepBenMcAdams) January 8, 2020

McAdams also called in to Lee Lonsberry later that day to weigh in on more details.

Sen. Mike Lee

Senator Mike Lee said he is grateful that no American’s were harmed in the attacks late Tuesday and that this is the point where the US should seek to deescalate the tensions in the region. However, Lee says that if any other military action is warranted, that call should be made by Congress.

“Thankfully, no Americans were harmed by last night’s missile attack. Whether further military action is warranted is a question that should be answered by Congress. The U.S. should seek to deescalate these raised tensions and I will continue to push to bring our troops back from the region.”

 

The U.S. should seek to deescalate these raised tensions and I will continue to push to bring our troops back from the region. 2/2

— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) January 8, 2020

 

.@SenMikeLee
: “It is not acceptable for officials within the executive branch of government…to come in and tell us that we can’t debate and discuss the appropriateness of military intervention against Iran. It’s un-American. It’s unconstitutional and it’s wrong.” pic.twitter.com/fVSE6b3EM0

— CSPAN (@cspan) January 8, 2020

As of this publication,  Representative Rob Bishop has not released a statement.

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